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Lauren Chadwick

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Disrupted sleep in midlife linked to memory, thinking problems

Interruptions to your sleep have been linked to cognitive problems later in life, according to a new study.

Health news

France temporarily bans oyster production in Arcachon over norovirus

Multiple people were sick over Christmas, with authorities saying reports indicated it was linked to oysters.

Art

'Moment of conviviality': Lyon shines in festival with roots from 1852

Lyon's annual Fête des Lumières festival includes illuminating works from artists placed throughout pedestrianised areas of the city.

France

Major lights festival kicks off in Lyon despite terror threat concerns

In Lyon, millions of people flock to the Fête des lumières, a festival with light displays installed across the city.

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Health news

'Walking pneumonia' epidemics reported in parts of Europe. What is it?

Much like China, several European countries are seeing rising cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, a bacterium that causes "walking pneumonia". How serious is it?

Health news

‘Am I going to die?’ 5 myths and misconceptions about HIV and AIDS

HIV treatment is so effective that it lowers the virus to an undetectable level, and yet stigma around the virus persists. Here’s a look at five misconceptions on World AIDS Day.

Health news

Omicron variants may cause fewer long COVID cases, study says

A new study analysed the prevalence of long COVID in the population and found fewer cases of lasting symptoms associated with more recent strains.

Healthcare

France unveils price hike and new restrictions to reduce smoking

France's health ministry unveiled a new plan on Tuesday to tackle cigarette smoking in the country, including bans on smoking in parks and on beaches.

Health news

High doses of ADHD medication could increase risk of heart disease

Long-term treatment of ADHD may be linked to cardiovascular disease, but many people stop taking these medications in the first year.

Health news

UK detects new strain of 'swine flu' in human for first time

UK authorities said they had detected a new strain of swine flu in a human.

Health news

What are the current COVID variants circulating in Europe?

There are several circulating subvariants of Omicron globally. But what are they and why are we not as concerned as WHO officials about it?

Health news

Autistic people have a lower life expectancy, new study reveals

Experts say the new estimates are “not surprising” but lifespans of people with autism are not as low as previously thought.

Health news

'No unknown or new pathogen' detected in China, WHO says

Several respiratory illnesses are co-circulating in China this year after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.

Health news

Who is Dr Chang? Google Doodle honours work of pioneer heart surgeon

The Chinese Australian doctor was known as a pioneer of modern heart transplant surgery.

Health news

Heatwaves in 2022 may have caused 70,000 deaths in Europe

Researchers analysed how daily versus weekly data can underestimate excess deaths due to heat-related mortality.

Tech News

Sand clouds and water vapour detected in exoplanet's atmosphere

Astronomers studied the atmosphere of an exoplanet using the James Webb Space Telescope.

Healthcare

Which European countries spend the most money on healthcare?

The OECD ranked the highest-earning countries by how much they spend on healthcare, but some health systems are still under financial pressure.

Health news

Any activity, even sleeping, is better for heart health than sitting

Even activities such as standing or sleeping were better than sedentary behaviour, a new study has found.

Nutrition

Eating fish and antioxidants could help lung disease sufferers

Researchers analysed different studies on which diet and vitamins could help reduce the symptoms of lung disease patients.

wellbeing

This European country tops list of the world’s worst binge drinkers

Romania and the UK were named as the next worst offenders in the developed world in the OECD’s list of the worst heavy episodic drinkers.

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